Location, location , location is the headline for this 3 bedroom , 1.5 bath townhome. Nested in the heart of Frederick?s historic district, just a few doors off Market St. Walk to shops and restaurants, Baker Park and Carroll Creek Park. (Dowtown Business) Commercial zoning provides the flexibility to use some or all of the property for business use, live/work, or it can be subdivided into apartments. It would make an awesome art gallery. It has an outdoor fire escape from the second floor already in place in order to conform to commercial/ multifamily codes. Third St. offers ample on -street parking plus the owner leases one space at the old Carmack Jay property. Seller will assign the lease along with the property. The beautiful original hardwood floors exist throughout. Basement has concrete floors and offers ample storage or room to expand. Original details throughout including a lovely second floor balcony. Walk up attic offers even more room to expand. The ample back yard offers space for a future patio and gardens. This property has been lovingly maintained by its owners of almost 50 years. It will be quite comfortable to live in while the new owners take their time doing updates. This is a great opportunity to add value through sweat equity. It is an excellent candidate for a rental property or flip.
TownhomeProperty Type
1867Year Built
3,743 sq ftLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Barry Weller• Radcliffe Realty Group, LLC
•301-663-6444 (broker)
Bought with Harry Rosenstock• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This home has an open spacious kitchen with table space. There is a laundry room on the 2nd level.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Lynn Banks
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 17 W 3rd St
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDFR2073018
Oct 28, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jul 14, 2026
Price Changed
$575,000
$279/sq ft
Nov 5, 2025
Listed
$600,000
$291/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDFR269252
Dec 4, 2020
Sold
$347,000
$168/sq ft
Oct 19, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 7, 2020
Relisted
—
Sep 15, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2020
Price Changed
$359,900
$174/sq ft
Aug 16, 2020
Listed
$399,900
$194/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,478 (+3.7%)
2025
$8,178 (+6.4%)
2024
$7,687 (+11.6%)
$251,200 + $196,200
$447,400
2023
$6,888 (+9.0%)
2022
$6,319 (+4.5%)
2021
$6,048 (+7.3%)
$186,600 + $162,500
$349,100
2020
$5,638 (+6.3%)
2019
$5,304
Tax history for 17 W 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,478 (+3.7%)
2025
$8,178 (+6.4%)
2024
$7,687 (+11.6%)
$251,200 + $196,200
$447,400
2023
$6,888 (+9.0%)
2022
$6,319 (+4.5%)
2021
$6,048 (+7.3%)
$186,600 + $162,500
$349,100
2020
$5,638 (+6.3%)
2019
$5,304
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,743 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,064
Year built
1867
Style
Townhouse
County
Frederick County
APN
02 112027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
DBO
HPO
Downtown Office Commercial District
The DBO district is intended for professional and business offices with a limited number of supporting retail commercial activities. High-density residential activities are allowed as well.
Zone overlays
Historic Preservation Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Hotel / motel
Office
Museum / gallery
Theater / performing arts facility
Death related/funeral home
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Off Site - # of Spaces: 1
Parking Fee
Off Site, On Street, Off Street, Parking Lot
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dryer - Front Loading, Range Hood
Interior Features: Attic, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $172,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $120,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,064
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,276
County Tax: $3,288
Tax Assessed Value: $311,633
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $5,564
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Rt 15 to Motter Ave Exit. Go South, Motter becomes Bentz St. Take Bentz to left on 3rd. Property is on the left.
Municipality: Frederick City
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,064
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,743 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1867
Year Renovated: —
County: Frederick County
APN: 02 112027
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Parkway Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
West Frederick Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Frederick High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Historical weather
Frederick, MD • 21701
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Frederick. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$495,000 – $600,000
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